🔎actually

Meaning

used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising

Example Sentences

She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.

Example Expressions

actually speaking

Synonyms

really, indeed, truly, genuinely

Antonyms

supposedly, allegedly

Collocations

actually true, actually happen, actually mean, actually exist

More Example Sentences

I actually do not agree with that plan.

We actually met before, in another city.

He actually called me back within minutes.

We actually finished earlier than expected.

I'm far from complaining—I'm actually grateful.

Actually, that was not the case, let me explain.

They actually solved the problem without any help.

She was labeled as shy, but she is actually confident.

I didn't actually mean that, my words were misunderstood.

Actually, as far as I know, the information is slightly different.